Disassembled .22 caliber firearm found in New York's John F. Kennedy Airport.

Disassembled .22 caliber firearm found in New York's John F. Kennedy Airport.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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A WWII-era military blasting machine was discovered in a checked bag in Atlanta

A WWII-era military blasting machine was discovered in a checked bag in Atlanta

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Discovered firearms at various airports

Discovered firearms at various airports

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Discovered firearms at various airports

Discovered firearms at various airports

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Two belt buckle knives were discovered in separate incidents in Oakland, a lipstick knife was discovered in Tampa, and a sword cane was discovered in Ft. Lauderdale.

Two belt buckle knives were discovered in separate incidents in Oakland, a lipstick knife was discovered in Tampa, and a sword cane was discovered in Ft. Lauderdale.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Knives discovered at various airports

Knives discovered at various airports

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Inert hand grenade found in Las Vegas and an inert military explosives training kit discovered in a checked bag at Raleigh-Durham.

Inert hand grenade found in Las Vegas and an inert military explosives training kit discovered in a checked bag at Raleigh-Durham.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag in San Antonio.

Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag in San Antonio.

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A knife was found concealed to the pull handle mechanism under the lining of a carry-on bag in Phoenix.

A knife was found concealed to the pull handle mechanism under the lining of a carry-on bag in Phoenix.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Four inert grenades were discovered the week of Dec. 5. Three were discovered in carry-on bags in New Orleans and Las Vegas. One was discovered in a checked bag in Jacksonville.

Four inert grenades were discovered the week of Dec. 5. Three were discovered in carry-on bags in New Orleans and Las Vegas. One was discovered in a checked bag in Jacksonville.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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A machete was discovered concealed within the lining of a carry-on bag in Tampa, and other items were recovered at various airports.

A machete was discovered concealed within the lining of a carry-on bag in Tampa, and other items were recovered at various airports.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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A fireworks-style smoke grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag at Washington-Dulles.

A fireworks-style smoke grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag at Washington-Dulles.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Knives discovered at various airports

Knives discovered at various airports

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A 94-year-old man attempted to enter the TSA checkpoint at LaGuardia with a loaded .38 caliber revolver clipped to his belt in the small of his back on Wednesday.

A 94-year-old man attempted to enter the TSA checkpoint at LaGuardia with a loaded .38 caliber revolver clipped to his belt in the small of his back on Wednesday.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Spear gun in carry-on bag in Las Vegas

Spear gun in carry-on bag in Las Vegas

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Loaded firearms discovered at various airports

Loaded firearms discovered at various airports

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An inert grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag in Boston

An inert grenade was discovered in a carry-on bag in Boston

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Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag in Atlanta.

Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag in Atlanta.

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A flare gun discovered at one airport, and a sword cane found at Omaha

A flare gun discovered at one airport, and a sword cane found at Omaha

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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An explosives training kit was discovered in a traveler’s checked bag in northwest Florida

An explosives training kit was discovered in a traveler’s checked bag in northwest Florida

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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After being screened by Advanced Imaging Technology, a small jar of peanut butter with marijuana inside was discovered above the waistband of a Sacramento passenger. The right images show a marijuana pipe found concealed inside a hollowed out peanut butter jar in a checked bag in Denver less

After being screened by Advanced Imaging Technology, a small jar of peanut butter with marijuana inside was discovered above the waistband of a Sacramento passenger. The right images show a marijuana pipe found ... more

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It’s pretty hard to not come across 92 pounds of marijuana, as checked baggage screening officers did in Phoenix.

It’s pretty hard to not come across 92 pounds of marijuana, as checked baggage screening officers did in Phoenix.

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Bang stick, giant scissors and other sharp objects found at various airports

Bang stick, giant scissors and other sharp objects found at various airports

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Loaded firearm found in Atlanta

Loaded firearm found in Atlanta

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An inert warhead used for training was discovered in a carry-on bag inTucson

An inert warhead used for training was discovered in a carry-on bag inTucson

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A San Jose passenger was arrested after nearly three pounds of cocaine was discovered in his checked baggage wrapped inside a package of raw meat.

A San Jose passenger was arrested after nearly three pounds of cocaine was discovered in his checked baggage wrapped inside a package of raw meat.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Throwing knives found in Las Vegas

Throwing knives found in Las Vegas

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A cane sword with a 10½-inch blade was discovered in Dayton

A cane sword with a 10½-inch blade was discovered in Dayton

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

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A belt buckle knife was discovered in Rapid City, S.D., a knife was discovered concealed in a shoe in Philadelphia, and a sword cane was discovered in a carry-on bag in Phoenix.

A belt buckle knife was discovered in Rapid City, S.D., a knife was discovered concealed in a shoe in Philadelphia, and a sword cane was discovered in a carry-on bag in Phoenix.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Stun gun found at one airport

Stun gun found at one airport

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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A realistic replica of a Claymore anti-personnel mine was discovered in a traveler’s checked bag in San Francisco, and three spent smoke grenades were discovered in a checked bag in Richmond.

A realistic replica of a Claymore anti-personnel mine was discovered in a traveler’s checked bag in San Francisco, and three spent smoke grenades were discovered in a checked bag in Richmond.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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Kubotan found at one airport

Kubotan found at one airport

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Knives discovered at various airports

Knives discovered at various airports

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A loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

A loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag

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Four inert/realistic replica grenades were discovered in carry-on bags this week in Des Moines, Springfield, New Orleans and Atlanta. Additionally, an M18A1 mine kit with wires, two blasting cap initiators, and no mines was discovered in a checked bag in Honolulu. less

Four inert/realistic replica grenades were discovered in carry-on bags this week in Des Moines, Springfield, New Orleans and Atlanta. Additionally, an M18A1 mine kit with wires, two blasting cap initiators, and ... more

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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A 13-inch cane sword was discovered in Charlotte

A 13-inch cane sword was discovered in Charlotte

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Ammunition discovered at one airport

Ammunition discovered at one airport

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A samurai sword, a chef's knife, and a switchblade found at various airports

A samurai sword, a chef's knife, and a switchblade found at various airports

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Loaded firearm discovered at an airport.

Loaded firearm discovered at an airport.

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Firearms discovered at various airports

Firearms discovered at various airports

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While resolving an alarm in checked baggage in Sacramento, TSA officers discovered five vacuum sealed plastic bags filled with 12 pounds of marijuana in a checked bag that had been glued shut.

While resolving an alarm in checked baggage in Sacramento, TSA officers discovered five vacuum sealed plastic bags filled with 12 pounds of marijuana in a checked bag that had been glued shut.

Photo: Burns, Curtis (Bob), TSA

Dallas-Fort Worth airport leads state in firearms confiscations by TSA

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According to numbers released Wednesday by Transportation Security Agency officials, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport leads the state when it comes to the number of loaded or chambered firearms confiscated at TSA checkpoints at that airport.

A total of 77 firearms were discovered by TSA agents at the Dallas airport from the beginning of January through the end of June.

Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport came in second with 49 firearms picked up by officials. Dallas Love Field (30), Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (23), and Houston’s Hobby Airport (21) round out the top five airports in the state of Texas for confiscated guns.

San Antonio International Airport came in sixth place with 18 firearms taken up by officials.

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Texas' concealed carry laws are more than likely the cause of some of the confiscations. It's important, though, for handgun owners to be aware of what is in their luggage at all times to avoid legal troubles, not to mention being separated from a prized piece.

Passengers who bring firearms to TSA checkpoints are subject to possible criminal charges from local law enforcement and civil penalties from TSA, no matter how innocent the circumstances may be.

Firearms, firearm parts and ammunition are always prohibited in carry-on bags. YPassengers can include them in checked bags if they follow the rules posted on the TSA’s official website. The traveler must declare them to the airline during the airline ticket counter check-in process, the TSA notes.

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The TSA keeps up a pretty entertaining Instagram account and weekly blog detailing some of the more interesting weapons that it confiscates daily. Some of the highlights from the last month include several varieties of bear mace, fireworks, ninja daggers, a jawbone tomahawk, and a handful of inert hand grenades.